British Historical Medals, An oval engraved silver award medal, 1848, the legend in Pitman’s shorthand both sides, maker’s stamp rd, 66 x 46mm. Virtually as made, very rare and unusual; with thick wreath border, clip and ring for suspension (£60-80)

Pitman’s shorthand, the system of shorthand for the English language developed by Sir Isaac Pitman (1813–97), who first presented it in 1837